Resistance Strap

ABSTRACT

A Resistance Strap fabricated of webbing material and the placement of two ends attached to exercise equipment. An adjustable strap that is fully extended when the user does an isometric, concentric or eccentric movement exercise and combines added weight selected by user from an exercise machine or apparatus, which the invention can be adapted to. The user will incorporate different muscle fibers in the same motion or movement when using resistance strap mentioned.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to exercise or workout apparatuses.Particularly, the present invention is in the field of resistance basedtraining allowing the user to use apparatus in multiple exerciseequipment and the selection of desired resistance with the use of oneresistance strap.

Conventional exercise bands only work with resistance created by theband itself. In order to create a difference in resistance, theadditional use of bands with higher or lower resistance need to be used.Transporting numerous bands makes it harder to carry because of theamount of bands needed to acquire desired resistance. The ResistanceStrap is used across a complete spectrum of exercises. Typically whenexercising, weight is added or removed along with repetitions for theuse of different muscle fibers, making workouts to last longer.Incorporating mentioned invention Resistance Strap to any exercise, willallow user the benefit of stimulating multiple muscle fibers in a singlemovement. This in contrast, allows user to exercise more efficiently ina shorter period of time. Studies show resistance training has apositive effect on bone mineral density. Research demonstrates thatresistance training or therapy, has effects on the musculoskeletalsystem and contributes to the maintenance of functional abilities, andprevents osteoporosis.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary provides aspects of the present invention as a ResistanceStrap which provides resistance on an isometric, concentric and/oreccentric movement.

The present invention is a band or strap form apparatus with thecapability of allowing different resistance to be used with the use ofone strap.

The apparatus is made of webbing material which includes a cam buckle,steel ring and a detent pin of different diameters to allow the use ofit in numerous exercise machines or equipment.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 is the view of the Resistance Strap of the present invention.

Referring to drawing of the invention and components and materialslisted in FIG. 1 are, (1) cam buckle, (2) webbing strap, (3) O-ring, (4)detent pin and (5) O-ring.

FIG. 2 is an assembled view of FIG. 1

Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 1 to FIG. 2,there is shown a Resistance Strap in where (2), is attached to (1), bysewing or stitching. (3), is looped thru (2). (4) And (5) assembly islooped into (2).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In further detail, still referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 2, the ResistanceStrap (2), is attached to (1), by sewing or stitching it together withthe use of a strong nylon thread or any durable material for stitching.(5), is looped to (4), creating a keyring or attachment in the like to(4). The assembly of (4) and (5) is looped to (2) and (1) by inserting(2) thru (5). (3) Are looped thru (2) and (1).

The construction details of the invention as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 2,is the Resistance, Strap in where (2), can be from 0.250 inches to 120.0inches in length and the width from 0.250 inches to 6.0 inches, can bemade of leather, Flat Nylon, Tubular Nylon, Lightweight Polypropylene,Heavyweight Polypropylene, Polyester, Patterned Polyester, PictureQuality Polyester, Tubular Polyester, Seat Belt, Ribbon, or any durablematerial alike and different variety of colors. Cam buckle (1)manufactured of durable material such as metal, aluminum, stainlesssteel, plastic and any like material and varies in sizes from 0.500inches to 3.0 inches and different variety of colors. O-ring (3)manufactured of durable material such as metal, stainless steel, plasticand any like material varies in size from 0.250 inches to 3.0 inches indiameter and a width of 0.03125 to 1.0 thick and different varieties ofcolors. O-ring (5) manufactured of durable material such as metal,stainless steel, plastic and any like material varies in size from 0.250inches to 3.0 inches in diameter and a width of 0.03125 to 1.0 thick anddifferent varieties of colors. Detent pin (4) made of multiple diametersfrom 0.125 inches to 1.0 inches and manufactured of durable materialsuch as metal, stainless steel, plastic and any like material anddifferent variety of colors.

Referring now to the invention shown in FIG. 2, there is shown anassembled Resistance Strap (2), having a cam buckle (1), sewn to (2).Assembly can create a closed loop for the apparatus. O-ring (3) andO-ring (5) are looped thru with the Resistance Strap (2). O-ring (5) isattached to detent pin (4) creating an assembled piece.

The present invention is a belt-shaped design that allows the ease ofdesired length. This also allows for the present invention to makeadjustments in desired length for the use of any person, exerciseequipment, apparatus or machine.

Another aspect of Resistance Strap is the added weight that can beincorporated into the same movement when Resistance Strap is extendedbetween the two connecting points.

The advantages of the present invention include, without limitation, theease of transportation. The use of one strap instead of the use ofmultiple resistance bands which can create a clutter and can becometangled making it difficult to access rapidly when needed.

The present invention is small enough so that it can be easilytransported in a purse, athletic bag, luggage, diaper bag, and the like.

The present invention can be incorporated in any exercise equipment.

The present invention is reusable and therefore eliminates the wastingof natural resources.

Although this invention has been shown and described with respect to thedetailed embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of skill inthe art that various changes may be made and equivalents may besubstituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of theinvention. In addition, modifications may be made to adapt a particularsituation or material to the teachings of the invention withoutdeparting from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intendedthat the invention not be limited to the particular embodimentsdisclosed in the above detailed description, but that the invention willinclude all embodiments falling within the scope of the followingclaims.

1. An exercise apparatus that incorporates the muscle stimulation ofslow twitch muscles and fast twitch muscles in the same movement.
 2. Anexercise apparatus in claim 1 where it provides resistance on anisometric, concentric and/or eccentric movement.
 3. An exerciseapparatus that can be attached to exercise equipment or apparatus tocreate the stimulation of slow and fast twitch muscle fibers. 4.Resistance training aides in the treatment of Osteoporosis.